16. Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
17. A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
18. A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19. He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20. One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21. He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
22. A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23. A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.